Public Safety Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science
College of Public Safety Administration
PSA-BAS
Program Leadership Information
brown.sara@spcollege.edu
(727) 341-4490
Dean
demers.susan@spcollege.edu
(727) 791-2501
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This program develops competencies that help students solve management problems, understand finance and budgets, fine tune strategic plans, develop and evaluate programs, enhance human resource potential, increase productivity and address internal organizational issues.
The PSA-BAS degree, along with the appropriate certifications, prepares graduates for entry-level positions in law enforcement, fire services, corrections, emergency medical services, emergency administration management, and industrial security enterprises in government and private sector agencies.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- To develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for students to assume various supervision and leadership roles within the field of public safety administration.
- Accurately evaluate project management, budgets, data analysis and response methods related to rapidly changing environments and employment communities.
- Summarize ethical and legal decision-making processes in public safety administration using higher order critical thinking skills.
- Analyze effective communication and problem-solving practices for application to various public safety administration scenarios.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
Graduation Requirements
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
Students who have not completed an AS degree in a Public Safety Related field are required to complete 18 credits total of lower division public safety courses in addition to the bachelor level classes. These courses include the pre-fixes of CCJ, CJL, CJB, CJD, CJE, CJT, DSC, EMS, and FFP.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.A.S. Program.
CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Program Requirements
Complete a minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution, including -
- 15 credits of general education courses;
- ENC 1101 - Composition I or equivalent;
- College-level math course: MAT 1033, MAT 1100, STA 2023/H, or any course with MAC, MGF, or MAS prefix
No State Mandated Prerequisites are required.
Students who have not completed an AS degree in a Public Safety Related field are required to complete 18 credits total of lower division public safety courses in addition to the bachelor level classes. These courses include the pre-fixes of CCJ, CJL, CJB, CJD, CJE, CJT, DSC, EMS, and FFP.